Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 30

shock absorbers must be installed. REFER to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Rear Shock Absorber

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Load-Levelling Shock Absorber

1. 1. With the vehicle unladen, measure and note the dimensions between the base of

the wheel rim and the top of the rear fender on both sides.

The measurements on both sides should be approximately equal.

2. 2. With a load of 4 average size adults and a 100 kg weight, measure and note the

dimensions between the base of the wheel rim and the top of the rear fender on
both sides.

3.

NOTE: Due to the internal ratchet mechanism of the suspension components, the
height of the rear of the vehicle should rise during the road test.

3. With a load of 4 average size adults and a 100 kg weight, drive the vehicle for 3

km on a road of normal condition.

4. 4. With a load of 4 average size adults and a 100 kg weight, measure and note the

dimensions between the base of the wheel rim and the top of the rear fender on
both sides.

5. 5. If the dimensions on both sides are no longer approximately equal, install new load

levelling shock absorbers.
REFER to:

Rear Shock Absorber

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation).

6.

NOTE: Due to the internal ratchet mechanism of the suspension components, the
height of the rear of the vehicle should rise during the road test.

6. If the dimensions are approximately equal, unload the vehicle and drive the vehicle

for 3 km on a road of normal condition.

7. 7. With the vehicle unladen, measure and note the dimensions between the base of

the wheel rim and the top of the rear fender on both sides. Check the final
dimensions with the original dimensions taken in the unladen condition.

8. 8. If the final dimensions do not approximately equal the original dimensions, install

new load levelling shock absorbers.
REFER to:

Rear Shock Absorber

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation).

9. 9. If the final dimensions approximately equal the original dimensions, verify the

customer concern.

Suspension System - General Information
- Front Toe Adjustment

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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General Procedures

General Equipment

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.

Wheel alignment system

1.

CAUTION: Make sure that the steering

wheel lock is engaged.

2. Check the toe setting on both sides.

General Equipment:

Wheel alignment system

3.

1. Loosen on both sides.
2.

NOTE: Make sure that the boot is
correctly located.

Rotate the tie-rods an equal amount in
either a clockwise or a counterclockwise
direction to adjust the toe setting on both
sides.
Torque:

90 Nm

Suspension System - General Information
- Rear Toe Adjustment

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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General Procedures

General Equipment

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.

Wheel alignment system

1. Check the toe setting.

Refer to:

Specifications

(204-00 Suspension

System - General Information, Specifications).
General Equipment:

Wheel alignment system

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,

Description and Operation).

3.

1. Loosen the rear lower arm adjustment cam

nut on both sides.

2. Torque: 8 Nm

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Bounce the vehicle to make sure that the

suspension is in its normal resting position.

6. Adjust the toe setting.

7.

NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when
the suspension is in the normal drive
position.

Torque:

103 Nm

Front Suspension - Front Suspension

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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Description and Operation

Vehicles with standard suspension

Description

Shock absorber and spring assembly

Wheel knuckle

Wheel hub

Heat shield

Lower arm

Stabilizer bar

Front subframe

Vibration damper (if equipped)

Stabilizer bar clamp and bushing assembly

Stabilizer bar link

Item 9 : Stabilizer Bar Clamp

The stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts are dual purpose. They also act as the lower arm
rear retaining bolts.

Vehicles with dynamic suspension

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